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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.52, 375.71 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.52, 375.71 and 88.19 is: 132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.52 : 375.71 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.52/375.71 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.52x = 375.71 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.52x = 33,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,131.55/250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.25

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